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truth_n devil_n father_n liar_n 1,960 5 10.7881 5 false
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A93761 A word to both houses of Parliament. Stafford, Richard, 1663-1703.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1692 (1692) Wing S5150; ESTC R184567 7,112 4

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